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    5.0 oil pan and C.A.D.

    In a stock Explorer with a 5.0 and AWD, how much room is there between the live front axle and the engine oil pan? Does anyone have a photo of the area? I'm trying to figure out if it's possible fit a 5.0 over top of a D35 with the Center Axle Disconnect, without a body lift. 410Fortune was...
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    4.0 to 5.0 swap

    I am so sick and tired of dealing with my 4.0/a4ld i dont know what to do. So heres the question is there a thread or can someone list out everything i would need to do it? Right know its sitting in our parking lot not being driven because of it. I can get the motor and trannie for 500$ a piece...
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    97 5.0 Coolant Problem

    Hey guys, I read often but don't post too much, but I need to today! On my way to school this morning, my temp gauge went past the 75% mark, and my heat went away. This has happened to me before, I have been loosing coolant at a steady rate (nothing serious) and had forgot to top it off that...
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    borg warner 4404 strength?

    im putting stuff together to rebuild my 1997 5.0 AWD expy im gonna build up the 5.0 to maybe 350-375 horse at least hopefully, im gonna beef up the 4r70w and rebuild my axles front and rear (which leads to other questions..another time) but how strong is the 4404? if i pushed 370 lb-ft at the...
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    1997 Mountaineer: Exhaust Manifold crack and Torque Converter Lock-up Problem

    Over the summer, I bought a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 AWD that looks brand new with 53,000 miles. It was not driven a lot and garage kept since new. After the test drive, a trip to a mechanic, and some research here, I figured that I had the typical 5.0 exhaust manifold crack. At the...
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    Help . Camshaft Sensor - Omfg ( Pics )

    Ok, so over the past month or so, my cars ability to start has been slowly deteriorating :( to the point where it wont even start.... Got the code pulled and it came up with p0340 Camshaft postion sensor a bank 1 circuit malfunction Looked it up at autozone, found the part, and decided it was...
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    96 mountaineer v8 5.0 swap from 2005 explorer 4.0

    Is it possible to swap out my 4.0 motor for a v8 5.0 from a 96 mountaineer. I found a really clean motor but not sure if I can make it work... all the accessories look identical.
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    1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 in a 1991 Mustang. Will this work?

    Ok so i have a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer with a 5.0 (302) motor. The Truck was wrecked from the back and totaled out.. The 5.0 is in great condition, and i dont want to get rid of it. So I've been looking around for a 88 to 93 mustang that needs a motor. I found a 91 with no motor for $500 the...
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    soud cuts out over any bump please read and help

    ok so heres the issue ive had a few different systems in my 97 xlt 5.0 but recently after off roading my radio will not turn off or anything but my sound cuts out dead nothing i tried replacing the deck thought that would fix it its a kenwood kvt-514 which is what i returned my kvt-512 in for...
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    help my cruise control

    hello my name is cityworker and my 2000 5.0 AWD explorer's cruise control suddenly stopped working, any help will help. Please:salute:
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    5.0L 3000 rpm power loss.

    I'm working on a 2000 awd explorer xlt w/ the 5.0 and 240K miles under its belt. I've noticed that around 3000rpm the engine becomes week and seems sluggish to get to the higher rpms. After 3000 rpm power returns a bit but not what it used to be. I recently replaced the Mass Air Flow...
  12. F

    MAC Exhaust Kit for 5.0

    Has anybody installed the MAC Performance bolt-on cat back exhaust kit they have available on their site? What are your thoughts on it?
  13. F

    5.0L Cold Air Intake

    Has anybody found an aftermarket Cold Air Intake kit for the 5.0L that is legal in California? I have a '99 5.0L AWD. Thanks.
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    GT40 to GT40P swap

    I have a 97 5.0, unfortunately made before the switch to GT40P heads according to the build date. i am considering buying a set of P heads to install, as it needs to come apart for head gaskets anyway. What i would like to know is; would this be a direct swap, or am i into some work? and is...
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    '01 5.0: Spark only on cylinders 1 & 6

    This is a bit of long story but here it is: I've swapped a 2001 Explorer 5.0 into a '68 Bronco. It's in and, to the best of my knowledge, wired up correctly. I'm using an EQE5 EEC-V PCM. After months of trying, I've not been able to get it to start. I'm getting good fuel pressure, which...
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    How does the 5.0 AWD Work? Also Gas mileage? + More questions.

    Well, i have made my decision, it will be a 5.0:D But, how does the 4WD work? It is always in 4wd? I see they use the term, "AWD".... Is it full time AWD or part time? So lets say we get 2 inches of snow, it is going to be RWD intill it the rear wheels starts to slip? Or is it going to be in...
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    98 5.0AWD Fly Wheel Problem? Cold start only

    98 AWD 5.0 with a 208xxx miles on her. This is only something that started in the past month or so when it has turned cold here in IL. I start the car (ungaraged now) and she turns fine. However, there is a metal sound that reminds me of when you keep your key turned too long? When its super...
  18. FlyBoyCoe

    Torque Monsters and Intake Spacer

    So I just got my travel pay from a 6 week trip, and that means it's TMH time, which I purchased today. I've read in MoutaineerGreen's thread that it's best to install a phenolic intake spacer at the same time, and that the Trick Flow kit has all the right bolts and such. (TFS-51520018 at...
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    1997 Explorer 5.0L, General questions - should I be concerned?

    Hello all, I have a 1997 5.0L with 207,000 miles. I have just a couple questions that I need help with. First off, how long should it take for the tranny to engage into Drive from "P"? It take mine about a second to engage ( sometimes a little less - sometimes it engages immediatly ). Is this...
  20. O2 Access Panel

    O2 Access Panel

    O2 access panel through floor
  21. O2 Sensor Removal

    O2 Sensor Removal

    O2 sensor removal with O2 socket 3/8" knuckle and extension
  22. O2 Harness Connections

    O2 Harness Connections

    O2 sensor harness connections on '96 5.0
  23. Pass side plug access

    Pass side plug access

    Passenger side plug access with fender splash guard removed
  24. Explorer at Home

    Explorer at Home

    trim painted black, pinstripes and factory badges removed
  25. Mustang

    Mustang

    My 90 LX 5.0. Supercharged, ported intake, heads........... and 18" rims
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